Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Rhapsodist

Rhapsodist , noun

[From Rhapsody.]

1.
Anciently, one who recited or composed a rhapsody; especially, one whose profession was to recite the verses of Hormer and other epic poets.
2.
Hence, one who recites or sings poems for a livelihood; one who makes and repeats verses extempore.
The same populace sit for hours listening to rhapsodists who recite Ariosto. — Carlyle
3.
One who writes or speaks disconnectedly and with great excitement or affectation of feeling. — I. Watts